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Mad Max Franchise Transitions to TV with The Wasteland

9/25/2025

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The Mad Max franchise shifts from films to a TV series titled The Wasteland.
This shift follows Furiosa’s 2024 performance: $174 million on a $233 million budget.
George Miller reworks The Wasteland as an episodic series, planned before the film. Tom Hardy’s return remains uncertain due to injuries and commitments. The move to streaming could attract viewers and enrich lore.

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Story summary

The Mad Max franchise shifts from films to a TV series titled The Wasteland.
This shift follows Furiosa’s 2024 performance: $174 million on a $233 million budget.
George Miller reworks The Wasteland as an episodic series, planned before the film. Tom Hardy’s return remains uncertain due to injuries and commitments. The move to streaming could attract viewers and enrich lore.